2024 Senate Bill 1008

Vehicles: title; reference to electronic transfer of title or interest in vehicle; update.

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending sections 233, 233a, 234, 239, and 240 (MCL 257.233, 257.233a, 257.234, 257.239, and 257.240), section 233 as amended by 2014 PA 290, section 233a as amended by 2023 PA 240, section 234 as amended by 2002 PA 552, section 239 as amended by 2020 PA 382, and section 240 as amended by 2004 PA 493.

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The bill amends the Michigan Vehicle Code to refine vehicle title transfer and registration processes, impose penalties for violations, and establish conditions for liability exemption after a vehicle sale.

Introduced in the Senate

Sept. 19, 2024

Introduced by Sen. Erika Geiss (D-1) and two co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Sens. Veronica Klinefelt (D-11) and Jeremy Moss (D-7)

Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

Nov. 12, 2024

Reported without amendment

Nov. 13, 2024

Referred to the Committee of the Whole

Dec. 4, 2024

Reported without amendment

Dec. 5, 2024

Substitute S-2 offered by Sen. Kevin Hertel (D-12)

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the Senate 35 to 1 (details)

Received in the House

Dec. 10, 2024